Payton Deichler

Class of: 2026
Hometown: Utopia, TX
High School Name: Utopia High School
Major(s)/Minor(s): Finance, International Affairs, and World Languages majors

High School Accomplishments:

Student Council President
Class President
Salutatorian
FFA President

SMU Accomplishments:

Hilltop Scholar
Pre-Law Scholar
Student Foundation
Hillel Member

What do you like most about being a Hunt Scholar?

I am looking forward to joining the SMU community, especially the Hunt Scholar community, with its many opportunities for both personal and professional growth, and I am excited to be joining a group of such driven and motivated people from all backgrounds.